Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh less than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -9.1g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Beats Fit Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. If used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
Powerbeats Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Beats Fit Pro, and Powerbeats Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2.5mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Powerbeats Pro can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours
It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 0.3 hours
The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro
Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Fit Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.
Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them. Powerbeats Pro come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Beats Fit Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
